Mood disorders : Feeling sad (2011)

Description

This leaflet on mood disorders has been developed for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It seeks to raise awareness about these types of disorders by providing information on the following:

• what are mood disorders
• what to look for
• how to feel better
• ways to help
• where to go for help.

The leaflet includes artwork and wording that is relevant and appealing to young people.

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract

When to use this resource

The information in this leaflet would be helpful for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who may have a mood disorder, or those who may have friends or family experiencing a mood disorder. The leaflet should be made available in places visited by young people, and health workers could pass on the leaflet to their young clients.

Contact details

Alcohol and Drug Information Service (ADIS)
Ph: 1800 177 833

Links

• View resource: Mood disorders : Feeling sad (PDF - 1.5 MB)
• View information: Mental health resources for Indigenous young people
• View website: Dovetail

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